Architect and Engineering (A/E) Services, Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for Architect and Engineering (A/E) services to support the Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch located in Tucson, Arizona. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive project engineering support, program management consulting, and technical writing services specifically for water, sewer, and solid waste projects. Contractors must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, maintain current professional engineering registration, and demonstrate experience with small water/sewer systems design. Key technical qualifications include knowledge of IHS design philosophy, EPA funding mechanisms, NEPA compliance, and SFCB program guidelines. Interested firms must submit responses to Contracting Officer Susan Protho by 5:00 PM MST on January 31, 2025, referencing solicitation number IHS-03-SS2025.

This procurement is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) contractors, with NAICS Code 541330 for Engineering Services. The work will be performed primarily offsite in the Tucson metropolitan area, with occasional travel required, and involves tasks such as project design review and data entry into the Sanitation Tracking and Reporting System (STARS). While specific award value or contract duration was not explicitly detailed, the notice indicates this is a market research exercise to determine contractor availability. Contractors must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database and complete electronic annual representations and certifications in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.11 and 4.12. The government will use the responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision for future A/E service procurement.